Contributors in Drums

Drums

Carite / karite

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) Shea butter, commonly used on drum skins and on the hands of djembe players.

Cascara

Musical equipment; Drums

A Latin percussion pattern often played with the right hand on the side of a timbale. This rhythm can also be played on drumset.

Castanets

Musical equipment; Drums

Or bones. A pair of wooden instruments that are held in the hand (between the thumb and forefinger) and are clicked together in rhythm.

Cha-cha

Musical equipment; Drums

A medium tempo, Afro-Cuban rhythm, as heard in Tito Puento's "Oye Como Va" song.

Press roll

Musical equipment; Drums

Another type of Buzz or Multiple Bounce Roll. The performance typically requires the performer to dig in a bit more, lightly pressing the drumsticks into the drumhead, causing a slight choked sound ...

Wasulu / wassolon

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) A part of Southern Mali and home to a unique style of djembe music.

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